Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Park Technical College | Lakewood, WA | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Pierce College District | Lakewood, WA | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Highline College | Des Moines, WA | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| North Seattle College | Seattle, WA | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Washington State University | Pullman, WA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Western Washington University | Bellingham, WA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is - for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Park Technical College | $5,979 / $6,634 | - | 44% | 19:1 | 2,788 |
| Pierce College District | $4,686 / $5,211 | - | 38% | 21:1 | 8,635 |
| Highline College | $4,623 / $5,156 | - | 40% | 14:1 | 4,684 |
| North Seattle College | $5,058 / $5,547 | - | 27% | 17:1 | 4,675 |
| Washington State University | $12,997 / $29,073 | 83.10% | 62% | 15:1 | 27,539 |
| Western Washington University | $9,286 / $27,853 | 92.69% | 65% | 17:1 | 14,747 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |